Syracuse University

Syracuse University considers you a transfer student if you earned a high school diploma/GED, enrolled in a degree program at another college or university, and completed at least 12 credit hours.  If you have taken college classes without enrolling in a degree program, or will have less than 12 credits when you plan to enroll at Syracuse University, you should apply as a first-year student.  If you're unsure of your status, we recommend that you contact us at transfertosu@syr.edu

SU grants credit for courses you successfully completed at other accredited institutions. Transfer credit policies vary, depending on the SU college to which you apply. Contact us via e-mail for questions related to your individual circumstances.

SU will accept up to 66 credits from a two-year college and 90 credits from a four-year institution.

Applicants to SU are very different from one another, presenting a variety of academic and extracurricular activities. Your admission to Syracuse University is based on many factors, not only your GPA. Students can apply as transfers regardless of the number of college credits they have already completed.

Transfer students are evaluated primarily on the basis of their college-level work. If you have completed fewer than 30 credits of college-level academic coursework, you must also submit an official copy of your high school transcript along with the results of your SAT or ACT examinations.

Transfer students applying for the fall semester are encouraged to submit their completed application by January 1.

Transfer students applying for the spring semester are encouraged to submit their completed application by November 15.

Applications received after these dates will be considered on a space-available basis.

Transfer students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible for merit scholarships.  Syracuse University offers merit scholarships up to $6000 for transfer students.  Students are automatically considered for these scholarships when their application is reviewed by the Admissions Selection Committee.  Merit-based scholarships are available to all qualified applicants and members of Phi Theta Kappa.

Yes. Housing is available but not guaranteed for transfer students who submit their application in a timely manner. Transfer students also have the opportunity to live together in one of our residence halls as part of the Interest Housing Program, an option of the Learning Communities at Syracuse University.

Yes. If you applied to SU within the past year, we will have your application on file. Please e-mail us a request to reactivate your application, including information about what you have done since your original application, to which college/program you wish to apply, and for which semester you wish to apply. You will also need to submit your recent college transcript, if applicable.

On a case-by-case basis students may be able to earn a second bachelor's degree. Please contact the Office of Admissions at orange@syr.edu for more information.